ALLENDALE, MICH. – The Grand Valley State women's basketball team is set to play their home opener Tuesday night, hosting Spring Arbor. Prior to the game, there will be a banner raising ceremony to commemorate the 2025-26 National Championship team.
 
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The Lakers are 3-0 to begin the 2026-27 campaign, defeating Minnesota State, Central Missouri, and Truman State in the Midwest Tip-Off Classic. The top-ranked team in the country is currently on the longest home winning streak in Division II, having claimed 37 straight victories in Allendale.
 
In those three wins, MacKenzie Bisballe was dominant, averaging 28.3 points on 74.5% shooting. She was named the Tournament MVP, while Avery Lay and Anayya Davis were also part of the All-Tournament Team.
 
GVSU and Spring Arbor have met up 10 times in program history, with each team winning five of the matchups. The most recent game happened during the 2006-07 season, in which the Lakers won 87-45.
 
About Spring Arbor
The Cougars are a NAIA team that plays in the Crossroads League. They have begun the year 5-0 after going 24-8 last season, reaching the round of 16 in the national tournament.
 
So far this season, the Cougars have a very potent offense, scoring nearly 80 points a game. Three players are average double-figures, led by Megan Zeitz, who is pouring in over 18 a contest.
 
Defensively, SAU is forcing 21.4 turnovers a game, scoring over 12 points off those turnovers. This has helped them field a defense that is allowing 55.6 points a game, and holding opponents to 33.1% shooting.
 
How to Follow
Tuesday's game will be streamed through FloSports. Additionally, you can listen to each game on ThunderCountry 107.3 or via live stats. For full coverage, follow along on social media @gvsuwbb and online at GVSUlakers.com.